Rollermouse vs Mousetrapper

Rollermouse and Mousetrapper do not look like the mouse we all know, but they can perform all the functions that a standard mouse can or, in some conditions, more than a mouse.

In this article, we will dive into details to find differences between Rollermouse and Mousetrapper. These ergonomic mice can track pointer on the computer; you can do mouse clicks like you do with a regular mouse and have standard switches with extra buttons.

Let’s explore both these mice in detail.

1) Contour Rollermouse

Contour came with a brilliant idea that took years but has finally been developed. This is going to change the way you use a computer mouse.

You can now point and click easily and no longer need to stretch your hand or move your mouse. Your wrists will thank you, and your back will love you. You can use it with the left or right hand.

A roller mouse relieves your arm, shoulder, and head movements because RollerMouse is designed to sit in front of your keyboard and relies on a patented Rollerbar to control the cursor.

It takes little effort to operate, thus reducing stress and making your fingers work for you by allowing for more accurate movement with ease. If you are suffering from repetitive stress injuries, this mouse could help to recover from this painful condition.

Rollermouse could be helpful in the following situation relating to RSI.

Mouse shoulder

Wrist pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Tennis Elbow

Trigger Finger/Thumb

Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

Operating Features of Rollermouse

Cursor Movement

You can move the cursor by moving a roll bar placed at the top. You can move it in two directions simultaneously, enabling it to position the pointer anywhere you want. It requires minimum effort to move it because it’s quite fluid.

Settings

Like other regular mice, you can set the DPI settings to control the pointer sensitivity. There is a scroll wheel in the middle and buttons around it. These buttons can be programmed so you can configure them as needed.

Rollermouse Red is easy to install. You just need to plug it into your computer or laptop, and it will start working. However, if you want to configure it, you will need software provided by Contour roller mouse.

Clicking

There are three ways you can click with Rollermouse: single click or double click the trackbar, and two more buttons. One can single click and the other double click when you press the trigger. The bar on the Roller mouse is soft and has a non-slip surface which gives ideal control over the pointer movement.

Movement and Precesion

The pointer moves smoothly; there will be no problem even on the large screen or on multiple screens; also, you can set the speed of the cursor. The Precision of the Roller mouse is pretty impressive. I would recommend it for graphic designers or CAD works.

It is also helpful for video editors whose work requires precise horizontal scrolling; you can move the bar left or right side around the video timeline on a video editor.

Palm Rest

All the roller mouse has palm rest included with them for wrist rest; different models have different size of hand rest pads; you can remove them if you don’t want them. Also, Rollermouse red comes with keyboard risers, so you can elevate it a bit for ease of use.

Operating System Compatibility

Roller mouse can be used with Windows Operating System and Mac OS, so it can accommodate a wider userbase and benefit from this ergonomic mouse alternate.

Below table compares different models Rollermouse Red, Rollermouse Red Plus, Rollermouse Free3, Rollermouse Pro and RollerMouse Pro3 with RollerWave3.

	RollerMouse Red	RollerMouse Red plus	RollerMouse Free3	RollerMouse Pro3	RollerMouse Pro3 with RollerWave3
Hand Size	Extra Small Small Medium	Small Medium Large Extra Large	Extra Small Small Medium Large Extra Large	Extra Small Small Medium	Small Medium Large Extra Large
Workstation	Desktop Mobile Workstation Keyboard Tray Compact Keyboard	Desktop Compact Keyboard	Desktop Keyboard Tray Compact Keyboard	Desktop Mobile Workstation Keyboard Tray Full Size Keyboard	Desktop Full Size Keyboard
Weight	1.7 lbs	2.5 lbs	1.45 lbs	1.6 lbs	2.1 lbs
Dimensions	16.15 × 3.95 × 0.95 in	16.75 × 6.2 × 0.95 in	19.25 x 4.5 x 0.9 in	19.5 x 3.75 x 1.0 in	20 x 6 x 1 in
Buttons	6 programmable buttons	6 programmable buttons	6 programmable buttons	6 programmable buttons	6 programmable buttons
DPI	600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800	600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800	600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800	600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2200 | 2400	600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2200 | 2400
Connectivity	Wired | Wireless	Wired | Wireless	Wired | Wireless	Wired	Wired

Advantages and Disadvantages of Contor Rollermouse

Rollermouse Red was awarded Red Dot Design Award for exceptional design quality by an international panel of judges in June 2021.

2) MouseTrapper

Mousetrapper is an award-winning mouse, or you can say alternative for a mouse. In 2012 Mousetrapper was awarded the Attendees Choice Award at ErgoExpo help in Las Vegas. Its ergonomic design increase comfort, productivity, and efficiency in the workplace.

Mousetrapper can help eliminate the problem associated with standard mice, such as wrist twisting, shoulder stretching, and overall arm posture. Mousetrapper is placed in front of you under your keyboard; this keeps your body posture neutral, and you don’t have to stretch your hand or strain it.

Operating Features of Mousetrapper

Cursor Movement

Musetrapper uses a touchpad to move the mouse. It may seem like a touchpad, but it’s not. In fact, it’s a mechanical control pad.

You can operate it just like a touchpad, but it gives you a tactile feeling when you put your fingers on it. Unlike a touchpad, you don’t slide your finger on the Mousetrapper surface. Instead, the surface is moved along with your fingers.

Clicking

You can click or double-click on the mechanical pad. Right under the trackpad, some buttons can be used for left and right clicks; in between these buttons, there is a set of two buttons that allow you to scroll up and down on the screen.

There are two additional buttons on the top side of the trackpad whcih can be programmed for any specific task you assign.

Settings

Moustrapper has programmable buttons that can be configured using MT Keys software. You can create multiple profiles. The software is compatible with Windows OS and macOS. You can change the DPI to find the ideal cursor speed that suits you.

Movement and Precesion

The mechanical mesh-like trackpad can move in two directions. You can get the same performance from a touchpad but with a better tactile feeling on your fingers. It can track precisely and accurately.

The right side of the trackpad has a particular scroll function; when you move your finger up or down, it will send signals to the PC to activate scrolling on the active document.

Palm Rest

Palm rest on both sides of this device keeps your hand at ease. There are several models of Moustrapepr, each with a different style of rest pad attached for maximum comfort.

Operating System Compatibility

Mouse trapper can work with all PC and Mac computers with a USB port. MT Keys software requires Windows 10 or later or Mac OS 10.15 or later.

The below table compares the different features of Mousetrapper flexible, Mousetrapper Alpha, Mousetrapper Lite, Mousetrapper Advance 2.0+, and Mousetrapper Prime.

	Mousetrapper Alpha	Mousetrapper Lite	Mousetrapper Advance 2.0+	Mousetrapper Flexible	Mousetrapper Prime
Buttons	19 Programmable	4	6 Programmable	9 Programmable	8 Programmable
Edge scroll	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Connectivity	Wireless/Bluetooth	No	No	Wireless	Wireless
Wrist supports	Yes, Interchangeable	No	Yes, Interchangeable	Yes, Interchangeable	Yes, Interchangeable
DPI	Max 2000 dpi	Fixed	Max 2000 dpi	Max 1500 dpi	Max 2,000 dpi
Power	Up to 2 months of battery life between charges	USB connection	USB connection	Rechargeable battery	Rechargeable battery
Weight	1.64 lbs	1.53 lbs	1.47 lbs	0.67 lbs	1.58 lbs
Compatibility
Dimenssions	Width: 12.3 inches Height: 0.8 inches Depth: 8.7 inches	Width: 19.5 inches Height: 1.0 inches Depth: 4.9 inches	Width: 18.9 inches Height: 0.8 inches Depth: 4.3 inches	Width: 11.8 inches Height: 0.75 inches Depth: 3.7 inches	Width: 18.9 inches Height: 0.8 inches Depth: 4.3 inches
Material	ABS plastic, control pad of textile/silicone.	ABS plastic shell, textile/silicone control pad and neoprene wrist supports.	ABS plastic shell, textile/silicone control pad and artificial leather wrist supports.	ABS plastic shell and textile/silicone control pad.	ABS plastic shell, textile/silicone control pad and artificial leather wrist supports.

Advantages and disadvantages of Mousetrapper

Below table list some differences and similarities of Mousetrapper vs Rollermouse